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4 July 3, 2014 www.alamedasun.com Alameda Sun I S L A N D N I G H T L I F E OPEN AT NIGHT! Ole’s and a Movie? Ask about our daily homemade specials! 1507 Park St. Mon-Fri: 5:30am - 8:30pm Sat: 6am - 8:30pm Sun: 6am - 8pm (510) 522-8108 Since 1927 Local Craft Beers, Small Craft Distilled Spirits & Inspired Cocktails HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY from 3-7pm & ALL DAY SUNDAY 1453 Webster St | 864-1244 www.thefiresidelounge.com July 4th at The Fireside Charlie Marvin & Benjamin Brown Mondays: Jazz Organ Happy Hour Tuesdays: Trivia Night Wednesdays: Fireside Open Mic Sundays: Rock ‘N’ Roll Funday For a complete calendar of events, please visit www.thefiresidelounge.com WET YOUR WHISTLE Local Happenings 2424 LINCOLN AVE. | Alameda | 522-1300 Lunch & Dinner | Tues - Sun | speisekammer.com Happy July 4th! Friday, July 4th, 9:00 am Come watch Germany play World Cup Soccer Saturday, July 5th, 8:30pm Tom Armstrong and The Branded Men For a complete list of music visit www.speisekammer.com RESTAURANT & BAR A GERMAN TAKE ON ALAMEDA Speiskammer’s LIVE MUSIC Food and Drink Open Tues - SUN at 5 p.m. • 510-521-5862 • 2319 Santa Clara Ave NoW OPEN SUNDAYS! C’era Una Volta 1332 Park St. • Alameda • 769.4828 More info at www.ceraunavolta.us July 12th, 6:30 - 9 p.m. Jim Passard & the Lost Cats Sun., June 8th, 4 - 5:30 Little Bangs SUNDAY DINNERS Sunday, July 13th Jim Passard & The Lost Cats Sunday July 20th Barry Solomon & Marc Babin SUNDAY BRUNCH Sunday July 27th Jim Higgins & Eric Golub of Higgins & Sheehy MUSIC, WINE & DINE DURING THE PARK STREET ART & WINE FESTIVAL Live Music at C’era Una Volta! JOIN US EACH WEEK! THROWBACK THURSDAY! FRIDAYS: DJ Riktor in the Mix SATURDAYS D.J. Dave Stebbins & DJ Joe Candy “Lash Out” EVENTS: Page 12 Thursday, July 3 5 to 8 p.m. Hot Rods at Harbor Bay: Hot rods, classic trucks and muscle cars; all American cars from 1975 or earlier. Free admission; 50/50 raffle to benefit a local charity. Har- bor Bay Landing Shopping Center, Mecartney Road and Island Drive. Friday, July 4 9:45 a.m. Alameda Mayor’s Fourth of July R.A.C.E.: 5 kilometer run/walk benefiting the Midway Shelter for Abused Women and Children. The race starts just be- fore the start of the parade along the parade route, beginning at 1417 Park St., in front of Bank of Marin. (Info: www.AlamedaRACE.com) 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mayor’s Fourth of July Parade: Begins at Park Street and Lincoln Avenue and ends at the reviewing stand at Haight and Webster streets. 2 to 4:30 p.m. Open House: Celebrate with a drop-in visit to explore the beauty and diversity of the Bay with family-friendly activi- ties throughout the day. Free for all ages. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187) 2 to 9:30 p.m. Independence Day Celebration: Tours, music, dancing, family activities, special entertainment, food vendors. Watch fireworks from the flight deck. Ad- mission: adults, $20 in advance or $25 at the door; $10, youths ages 5 to 17; no charge for children 4 and younger. U.S.S. Hornet, Alameda Point. (Info, tix: 521-8448, Ext. 282 or www.hornetevents.com) Saturday, July 5 9 a.m. “Bay Farm Birds and Lagoon”: Part of a series of walks through Alameda neighborhoods. Sponsored by the Alameda Recre- ation and Parks Department. Evelyn Kennedy will discuss some of the bird life on the lagoon, particularly the egret nesting. Walk lasts approx- imately one hour. Meet at the park- ing lot of the Bay Farm Community Center, 3195 Mecartney Road. (Info: 747-7529 or www.alamedaca.gov/ recreation) 11 to 11:30 a.m. Introduction to Jewelry Making: Free class. Bead Inspirations, 1544 Park St. (Info, RSVP: 337-1203 or www.beadinspi- rations.com) 2 to 3 p.m. Family Nature Fun Hour: “Compass Connection.” Learn how to navigate the parks with a course in orienteering, then learn what’s new in the Visitors Center. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187) 3 to 3:30 p.m. Fish Feeding Time: Five aquariums with more than 20 bay species will be fed while you learn who is eating what and how aquarium environments are kept healthy. Free for all ages. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187) Sunday, July 6 10 a.m. Family Ride: Take a slow cruise around Alameda, then end up at Tucker’s Ice Cream for a treat. Free for all levels and ages; helmets required. Alameda Bike, 1522 Park St. (Info: 522-0070) 2 to 3 p.m. Family Nature Fun Hour: “Compass Connection.” Learn how to navigate the parks with a course in orienteering, then learn what’s new in the Visitors Center. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187) 3 to 3:30 p.m. Fish Feeding Time: Five aquariums with more than 20 bay species will be fed while you learn who is eating what and how aquarium environments are kept healthy. Free for all ages. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187) 5 p.m. Zydeco Music, Dance and Potluck: Featuring Andre Thier- ry and Zydeco Magic. Tickets sold at the door: $15. Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Ave. (Info: 415-285-6285) Monday, July 7 7 to 8:30 p.m. Prostate Cancer Support Group: Meeting. Free. Ly- ons Room, Alameda Hospital, 2070 Clinton Ave. (Info: 814-4062) Tuesday, July 8 7:30 p.m. HIV/AIDS Outreach and Education: Meeting. Rectory Room, St. Barnabas Parish Center, 1427 Sixth St. (Info: Cath Sullivan, 865-3051) 7:30 p.m. Writers West: Meet- ing. New and experienced writers and their manuscripts are welcome. Includes a short discussion on writ- ing. Conference Room C, Alameda Hospital, 2070 Clinton Ave. (Info: 522-9028 or www.writerswest.org) Wednesday, July 9 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. AARP Driver Safety: Second of two sessions of a program designed for motorists 50 and older. Fee: $15 for AARP mem- bers, $20 for non-members. Pre-reg- istration is required. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info, registration: 747-7506) 10 a.m. to noon: Blood Pres- sure Screening: Free for seniors. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 747-7506) 6:30 to 8 p.m. “Gorgeous: Beauty Can Be Boring”: A presenta- tion of the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco. Free to the public. Main Branch of the Alameda Free Li- brary, 1550 Oak St. (Info: 747-7730) 7 p.m. Alameda Young Adult Book Club: Meeting for ages 13 and older; Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas will be discussed. Books, Inc., 1344 Park St. (Info: 522-2226) 7 p.m. Art Talks: Sixth of a se- ries of talks with local artists; fea- turing Jane Alexiadis, a personal property appraiser who will speak about collecting and living with art. Frank Bette members: $5; non- members, $10. Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Paru St. (Info: www.frankbettecenter.org or 523- 6957) 7 to 8:30 p.m. City of Alam- eda Democratic Club: Meeting and program featuring Alameda City Manager John Russo presenting the state of the city. Free to the public. Conference Room A, Alameda Hos- pital, 2070 Clinton Ave. Thursday, July 10 10 to 11:30 a.m. Alzheimer’s Support Group: Meeting sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association for families and caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s and related disor- ders. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 482-8700) 10:30 a.m. New Member Ori- entation: Take a tour and learn about the center and the schedule of activities. Includes lunch. Mas- tick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Pre-registration required: 747- 7506) 3 to 5 p.m. Office Hours: Staff- ers from Congresswoman Barbara Lee’s office will be available. Ad- ministrative Conference Room, Main Branch of the Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Single Sailors Association: Dinner meeting for single people interested in sailing. Ballena Bay Yacht Club, 1150 Bal- lena Blvd., Suite 151. (Info: 332-9380 or www.singlesailors.org) 7 p.m. Meet the Author: Alex Tizon, author of Little Big Man: In Search of My Asian Self, in conver- sation with Sherry Hu. Books, Inc., 1344 Park St. (Info: 522-2226) 7 to 9 p.m. Alameda Poetry Writers Workshop: Hosted by Vince Sorti and friends. Free-write exer- cises with prompts. Read your work or just listen. Admission is free; donations appreciated. Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Paru St. (Info: www.frankbettecenter.org or 523-6957) Friday, July 11 2 to 3:30 p.m. HIV and Hep C Testing: Free and confidential test- ing and support referrals. For infor- mation and location, call Alameda Family Services, 629-6300. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Evening Con- cert at the Cove: Free concert fea- turing the Beaufunk playing funky dance music. Co-sponsored by the Alameda Rotary Club and the East Bay Regional Park District. Family activities on the deck begin at 4:30; food and beverages will be available for purchase. Final concert: Aug. 8. Free for all ages. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187) 6 to 9 p.m. Reception: Cel- ebrate popUp Gallery’s second an- niversary with the opening of “In Other Words,” an exhibit of visual storytelling. Free to the public. pop- up Gallery, 1517 Park St. 7 p.m. “Mad Men Night”: Fea- turing Reeda Joseph and DJ Tom LG sharing Joseph’s visual tribute to 1950s and ’60s fashions with Man Candy: Dishy Dudes and Mod Men. Books, Inc., 1344 Park St. (Info: 522- 2226) 7 to 9 p.m. Meet the Artists: Celebrate the opening of a solo show of work by Licita Fernandez Sun Staff Reports Local art experts have been participating in monthly Art Talks for Art Lovers with the Frank Bette Center for the Arts. This months talk features Jane Alexiadis, a per- sonal property appraiser. While works by master or rising celebrity artists bring hundreds of millions of dollars at auctions, fine works of art can be purchased from artists, galleries, group shows and even eBay and thrift shops for a fraction of that cost. Personal property appraiser Alexiadis will present an informal talk about collecting and living with art Wednesday, July 9, at 7 p.m. She will address what to look for in a work of art, how to value it and how to protect it. She will also give some insights and advice on sales, donations to museum and other charitable contributions. Alexiadis is a professional per- sonal property appraiser creden- tialed by the International Society of Appraisers. She has worked in the antiques and auction business since 1997 as an appraiser, catalog- er and auctioneer. Alexiadis is a longtime board member of the American Decora- tive Arts Forum, a support affiliate of the deYoung and Legion of Hon- or. She also serves on the board of the Professional Women’s Network. As a volunteer charity auction- eer she has raised hundreds of thousand of dollars for the Alam- eda County Community Food Bank, Mental Health Association of Alam- eda County, Girls, Inc. the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles and dozens of school and other non- profit organizations. All Art Talks take place at the Frank Bette Center for the Arts at 1601 Paru St. at Lincoln Avenue. Doors open at 6 p.m. for seating and gallery browsing and will close at 7 p.m. when the program begins. Cost to attend is $10 for non members, $5 for members. Due to the limited space, reservations and waitlist are available by phone at 523-6957 or email at yvonne@frank bettecenter.org. Find out more about the center at www.frankbettecenter.org. Learn True Value of Art at Bette Center Talk “A Light Shower” is part of The Place I Want to Be an exhibition of oil paintings and pastel works by Carl Stieger now open at Julie’s Coffee and Tea Garden, 1223 Park St. An opening reception for the show is set for Friday, July 11, from 7 to 9 p.m.
